South Dakota State House District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Roger DeGroot Republican, Mellissa Heermann Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Roger DeGroot (Republican) won by 2.1 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,433
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger DeGrootWon Republican 6,04532.8% RepublicanMellissa HeermannWon Republican 5,66630.7% DemocraticFedora Sutton-Butler Democratic 3,53319.2% DemocraticBlake Stevens Democratic 3,18917.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,872
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger DeGrootWon Republican 4,98038.7% RepublicanMellissa HeermannWon Republican 4,46134.7% DemocraticCole Sartell Democratic 3,43126.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,477
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy ReedWon(incumbent) Republican 5,82133.3% RepublicanLarry TidemannWon Republican 5,23529.9% DemocraticLouise Snodgrass Democratic 3,63520.8% DemocraticBill Adamson Democratic 2,78615.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,949
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim ReedWon(incumbent) Republican 4,59332.9% RepublicanDoug PostWon Republican 3,13222.4% DemocraticDwight W. Adamson Democratic 2,46817.7% IndependentCory Ann Ellis Independent 1,97614.2% DemocraticZachary Kovach Democratic 1,78012.8%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
2 seats.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,433
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger DeGrootWon Republican 6,04532.8% RepublicanMellissa HeermannWon Republican 5,66630.7% DemocraticFedora Sutton-Butler Democratic 3,53319.2% DemocraticBlake Stevens Democratic 3,18917.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,872
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger DeGrootWon Republican 4,98038.7% RepublicanMellissa HeermannWon Republican 4,46134.7% DemocraticCole Sartell Democratic 3,43126.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,477
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy ReedWon(incumbent) Republican 5,82133.3% RepublicanLarry TidemannWon Republican 5,23529.9% DemocraticLouise Snodgrass Democratic 3,63520.8% DemocraticBill Adamson Democratic 2,78615.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,949
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim ReedWon(incumbent) Republican 4,59332.9% RepublicanDoug PostWon Republican 3,13222.4% DemocraticDwight W. Adamson Democratic 2,46817.7% IndependentCory Ann Ellis Independent 1,97614.2% DemocraticZachary Kovach Democratic 1,78012.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,148
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim ReedWon Republican 5,45741.5% DemocraticSpencer HawleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,78836.4% DemocraticLinda A. Brandt Democratic 2,90322.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,158
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott MunstermanWon(incumbent) Republican 3,59850.3% DemocraticSpencer HawleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,56049.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,710
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott MunstermanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,89433.3% DemocraticSpencer HawleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,61031.3% DemocraticLinda A. Brandt Democratic 2,88419.6% RepublicanBrian Roehrich Republican 2,32215.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,311
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott MunstermanWon Republican 4,92534.4% DemocraticSpencer HawleyWon Democratic 4,03828.2% RepublicanMichael D. Bartley Republican 3,19422.3% DemocraticHarold W. Widvey Democratic 2,15415.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,937
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry J. TidemannWon(incumbent) Republican 5,42832.0% RepublicanCarol A. PittsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,39731.9% DemocraticSteve Binkley Democratic 3,13718.5% DemocraticAbigail Howell Democratic 2,97517.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,291
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol A. PittsWon Republican 4,59632.2% RepublicanLarry J. TidemannWon(incumbent) Republican 4,58532.1% DemocraticRobert Klein Democratic 2,83719.9% DemocraticJoshua Horton Democratic 2,27315.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,887
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSean ObrienWon(incumbent) Republican 5,02629.8% RepublicanLarry J. TidemannWon Republican 4,69627.8% DemocraticRoger Prunty Democratic 3,97823.6% DemocraticRichard Widman Democratic 3,18718.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,089
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOrville B. SmidtWon(incumbent) Republican 5,09050.5% RepublicanSean ObrienWon Republican 4,99949.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,100
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol A. PittsWon Republican 4,86132.2% RepublicanOrville B. SmidtWon(incumbent) Republican 4,44329.4% DemocraticRichard Widman Democratic 3,71324.6% DemocraticTravis Dahle Democratic 2,08313.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,832
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert A. RoeWon(incumbent) Republican 5,03551.2% RepublicanOrville B. SmidtWon(incumbent) Republican 4,79748.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,547
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert A. RoeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,62029.7% RepublicanOrville B. SmidtWon Republican 4,37928.2% DemocraticDonald C. Moore Democratic 3,29321.2% DemocraticRussell L. Stubbles Democratic 3,25520.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,525
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert A. RoeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,38030.1% RepublicanArnold M. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 4,26429.4% DemocraticBeverly A. Stubbles Democratic 2,98520.6% DemocraticRussell L. Stubbles Democratic 2,89619.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,715
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert A. RoeWon(incumbent) Republican 5,07834.5% RepublicanArnold M. BrownWon Republican 5,04534.3% DemocraticDonald C. Moore Democratic 4,59231.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,699
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard B. NegstadWon(incumbent) Republican 5,47751.2% RepublicanRobert A. RoeWon Republican 5,22248.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,051
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean M. KrogmanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,87330.4% RepublicanRichard B. NegstadWon Republican 4,68129.2% DemocraticRoger Prunty Democratic 3,33220.8% DemocraticCharles McCauley Democratic 3,16519.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,969
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,49139.3% RepublicanDean M. KrogmanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,86834.9% DemocraticCharles McCauley Democratic 3,61025.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,767
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,57739.2% RepublicanDean M. KrogmanWon Republican 5,24231.3% DemocraticGalen Kelsey Democratic 3,32119.8% DemocraticWilliam S. Blum Democratic 1,6279.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,868
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene WarkenthienWon(incumbent) Republican 5,79329.2% RepublicanDean AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,74528.9% DemocraticMaurice A. Olson(incumbent) Democratic 4,48222.6% DemocraticJane Gerhardt Democratic 3,84819.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,631
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean AndersonWon Republican 6,85950.3% RepublicanGene WarkenthienWon(incumbent) Republican 6,77249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,021
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene WarkenthienWon(incumbent) Republican 5,14536.7% RepublicanMilton LaknessWon(incumbent) Republican 5,12536.5% DemocraticCharles Stormo Democratic 3,75126.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,527
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene WarkenthienWon(incumbent) Republican 5,28730.2% RepublicanMilton LaknessWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27130.1% DemocraticGlenn Jensen Democratic 3,58220.4% DemocraticFloyd Moore Democratic 3,38719.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,340
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene WarkenthienWon Republican 5,03829.1% RepublicanMilton LaknessWon Republican 4,59326.5% DemocraticThomas J. Duffy Democratic 4,15323.9% DemocraticMary Makens Democratic 3,55620.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,814
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLawrence L. StalheimWon(incumbent) Republican 5,56429.6% RepublicanMerle C. PommerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27628.0% DemocraticThomas J. Duffy Democratic 4,37423.3% DemocraticSelmer Stenson Democratic 3,60019.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,284
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam M. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 1,19352.2% DemocraticDaniel Heinert Democratic 1,09147.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,346
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam M. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 1,346100.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
2 seats in this district.
- Blake StevensDemocratic
- Mellissa HeermannIncumbentRepublican
- Roger DeGrootIncumbentRepublican
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026